Mali Hall's takeover day 4: Skylark at @RyeHarbourNR
Male Skylarks can be spotted rising almost vertically from the ground. They hover effortlessly, singing from a great height, before parachuting back down to earth. These long and complicated song-flights can last for up to an hour and the birds can reach 300m before descending. They'll also sing from perches, such as fence posts or large rocks. Despite their aerial activities, Skylarks nest on the ground, laying three to four eggs.
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Bumblebee Nest Step 1: Drainage. Very important to put drainage holes in so your potential dwellers don’t drown in their beds! 💦 I use a tile bit on the drill and tap the under side before drilling which helps reduce vibrations and cracks.....apparently!

Camera Trap Gems 💫
Now that spring is upon us and the snowdrops are in full swing, hibernators emerge as the birds start to sing.
So I set my camera trap up last night after a glorious sunny day! I was only expecting to catch some rabbits but to my surprise I caught a badger! A British classic of a species that I have never seen in the wild, so I am absolutely thrilled to have caught one on my camera! 🦡😁 .
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